Tulare Olympian Richard Torrez Jr. emerged from his first professional decision victorious over Italian Guido Vianello.
The Top Rank-promoted fight at Las Vegas’ Palms Casino and Resort was a clash of Olympians. Vianello represented Italy in the 2016 Games in Rio De Janeiro.
The stakes: The fight was a contrast in career stages for the two fighters. Torrez, a promising 25-year-old southpaw from Tulare, California, battled against Vianello, a 30-year-old heavyweight from Italy whose losses are beginning to pile up.
The tale of the tape: The 2020 Olympic silver medalist showcased his skills over 10 rounds to secure a hard-earned unanimous decision, despite facing a four-inch height disadvantage and a cut over his right eyelid.
- The bout was a testament to Torrez’s resilience and determination as he outperformed Vianello to claim victory with scores of 97-92, 98-91, and 98-91.
- With the victory, Torrez is 13-0 in his professional career with 11 knockouts.
What he’s saying: “Tonight taught me they don’t all go down,” Torrez said after his capturing his first win going the distance.
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@RichardTorrez21 absolutely belongs at this level. pic.twitter.com/SsRVQfZZ4J— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) April 6, 2025
